CVE-2017-14355 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a vulnerability in HPE Connected Backup to escalate privileges on the affected system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14355?
CVE-2017-14355 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Connected Backup versions 8.6 and 8.8.6. The vulnerability could be exploited locally to allow escalation of privilege.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14355?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Connected Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14355?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14355 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-14355 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-14355 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-839q-87qf-rx5j.